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Midas BlennyEcsenius midasMeiacanthus atrodorsalis is soild yellow, with a beautiful lyre-shaped tail. The Midas Blenny, has always been a very popular fish, especially with reef aquarium hobbyists. This Blenny likes to swim in the currents with Anthias in the wild, feeding on Zooplankton, and can be very territorial with others of its own kind, as well as other Blennys. The Midas Blenny though, can be kept in either reef aquaria or a community aquarium with other peaceful fish. Colors of this fish can vary from location, as well as when stressed. When stressed, this fish will turn a light gray in color, and can take a while to return to normal. The Midas Blenny is a very alert fish and requires plenty of holes into which they can retreat to survey the activity around them. Their swimming motion is reminiscent of an eel. Which makes them known for their habit of backing into holes in the rocks.

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